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Remember
the adult who was there for you when you were a child? Maybe he
or she was a youth leader, neighbor, teacher, coach or family friend.
Research shows a number of caring adults are needed to help children
grow into healthy adults. You can be one of those important adults
for a child today. Through Camp Fire USA, you can work directly
with young people by teaching workshops or classes, leading small
groups, counseling at summer day camps or advising older youth as
they plan activities. Or you can support Camp Fire in the areas
of fund development, event planning, consulting, public relations,
retail, clerical help, or camp maintenance. Volunteers also guide
and manage the Camp Fire Council and its programs as committee members.
Volunteers help in ways that fit their time schedules and receive
training and support from staff. Browse our formal volunteer positions
below and/or call 206 461 8550, or the Program Center in Bremerton
at 360 377 5513, or send e-mail to info@campfire-usa.org.
Current Volunteer
Program Positions
One
Time or Short Term Opportunities
Adult
Leader Team Members
Not just for
parents! Have fun while building life skills, responsibility and
citizenship in 8-10 children in a small group. With other adults,
plan and lead games and songs, skill building projects, and outdoor
and creative activities. Training and support provided. 1-3 hours
weekly or biweekly. Afternoon, evening or weekend meetings with
commitment of nine months. Receive the satisfaction of being a role
model, and helping children grow and learn. Contact us at 206 461
8550 or e-mail us at info@campfire-usa.org.
Summer
Camp Health Care Staff
Nurses, physicians, paramedics and EMTs can volunteer at Camp Sealth
for aone or more sessions of summer resident camp (sessions vary
from 4-10 days), or at any of the council's 5-day day camps. Administer
meds, first aid, TLC; treat sunburn to colds; coach campers on wellness.
Check the seasonal employment
section of this website (it includes volunteer opportunities) or
contact the Director of Camping, 206 463 3174, ext. 22 or campsealth@campfire-usa.org.
Camp
Work Parties
Volunteers needed for 1-2 days at Sealth or Niwana. Split firewood,
clear trails, paint cabins, clean up, spruce up gardens and shrubs,
and more to keep our camps in good shape for kids! For details,
click on this work parties link
or contact the Director of Camping, 206 463 3174, ext. 22 or campsealth@campfire-usa.org.
After-School
Group Leader
Help 8-10 elementary
age, “at risk” children build life skills, responsibility
and citizenship. Work with other adults to plan and lead games,
songs, crafts, nature study and creative activities. 2-3 hours one
afternoon per week through the school year at locations throughout
the Council. Training provided. Contact us at 206 461 8550 or e-mail
us at info@campfire-usa.org.
Saturday
Club Assistant
Care for children,
ages 2-12 with and without disabilities, in an inclusive recreational
program. Work alongside teens and staff to provide assistance with
group play, craft projects, lunch time, outdoor activities and more.
Saturdays 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. King and Kitsap County locations. Experience
caring for children preferred. Training provided. Contact the special
needs coordinator at 206 826 8908 or 360 377 5513 in Kitsap
and north Mason counties.
Child
Care Program Assistant
Work with staff
to provide quality child care that offers preschool and elementary-aged
children supportive relationships with adults and fosters positive
decision-making skills in a safe, fun environment. Help with activities
such as creative projects, tutoring, reading, homework or sports.
North and south Seattle locations. Commitment of 1-5 days per week.
Receive the satisfaction of being a role model and watching children
grow and learn. Training provided. Contact the child care coordinator
at 206 826 8928 for further information.
Youth
Volunteer Corps Team Leader
Want
to enrich youths’ lives by leading them in community service?
Be a Youth Volunteer Corps Team Leader!
Lead one-time or ongoing volunteer projects with youth ages 11-18.
The service projects vary and include topics such as homelessness,
the environment, animal welfare, literacy, and younger kids. Training
provided. Flexible scheduling. Minimum age: 18. For information
call the YVC office at 206 461 8550.
Candy
Sale Volunteers
Like
numbers? Help support our annual candy
sale by serving as a coordinator, distributor or site sale coordinator
for your area of Seattle. Time commitment is mid January
through February. Duties include checking and completing distribution
forms and reconciling accounts with your assigned groups. For information
contact the branch office nearest you.
Office
Support Assistant
Provide
clerical assistance to Camp Fire staff. Possible duties include
processing registration forms, filing, data entry, bulk mail preparation,
photocopying and telephoning. For information call 206 461-8550
and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.
Auction Help
On
Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Camp Fire
USA will hold its 22nd Annual Benefit Auction – a festive
gala including a gourmet dinner, three silent auctions, a fantastic
live auction and other fun activities. We are currently recruiting
volunteers for all aspects of the auction. Listed below are some
specific volunteer jobs.
Volunteer Needs before the Auction
Decorations: The committee is looking for people
with experience with stage, room and table decorations to work in
the summer and fall.
Procurement: Volunteers are needed to procure auction
items for the live and silent auctions.
Administrative Help: Make phone calls, proofread
the catalog, pick up items, inventory items and more.
Volunteer Needs Day of the Auction
Auction Set-up:
Be part of the volunteer crew setting up the silent and live auction
displays, stage decorations, table centerpieces and guest gifts.
Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and can make
a commitment for the entire day or for the morning or afternoon.
Volunteer Needs Night of the Auction
Volunteers are needed for:
- Registration
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Banking and filing
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Security and Silent Auction Closers
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Spotters
For information call the Auction Coordinator at 206 826 8953. Or send an e-mail to auction@campfire-usa.org
Other
Adult and Teen Opportunities
Camp
Fire has many other volunteer opportunities to match your interests
and experience! Contact the Volunteer Development Coordinator at
206 826 8930 for more information or to discuss other options.
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